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St. Louis Center News and Happenings
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In the Community
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Stories that Inspire – Fr. Enzo on Flourishing
Who have been the influential individuals in your life? Who has shaped you into the person you have become today? Many people played a role in your journey to...
St. Louis Center CEO Transition on December 1st, 2023
A time of transition... Letter from Fr. Enzo Dear friends, We know there is a the time when we start a project and also a time when we need to transition the...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Fall Spirit 2023 – Flourishing
The changing colors of the fall season is a feast for our eyes, and the beauty is a blessing from God. We can always appreciate this gift! During this season,...
Live on the Air with Fr. Enzo and Fr. Amal
Fr. Enzo talks with Ave Maria Radio hosts. Ave Maria Radio in Ann Arbor MI is a major contributor to the EWTN Global Catholic Radio network. They produce...
Fr. Enzo’s Corner – Summer Spirit 2023 – Fundraising
Happy and Blessed Summer! Rain or shine the show has to go on! This was what happened during the Golf and Glory Outing on June 26, 2023 at the UofM Golf...
Laugh your Socks Off
John Heffron was raised in South Lyon. He attended Oakland Community College, and later Eastern Michigan University. While a student at EMU he was coaxed into...
Santa Breakfast
Community members had the opportunity to visit with Santa and spend time with the residents. St. Louis Center residents joined around 50 community members for...
36th Fall Dinner Auction Success
Joey, a St. Louis Center resident, enjoyed assisting during the live auction. Saturday, October 28th was the 36th Annual Fall Dinner Auction to benefit the...
2023 Trunk Or Treat – Night of Spooky Success
Every October, St. Louis Center and the Chelsea community get excited about a spooky night. For weeks, the staff and volunteers put their heads together to...
Events not to be missed in December
December is a busy time for everyone, holiday decorating, gift shopping, religious celebrations, holiday parties, and more. Adding the following events to...
Santa’s First Visit of 2023
Jerome, Jackie, and Al Chirco enjoyed singing Christmas Carols together....
2023 Resident Christmas Program
The 2023 Holiday season is always marked with a Christmas Program performed by...
Stories that Inspire – Food that Flourishes
Kaitlyn LaRocque, St. Louis Center Kitchen Manager, appreciates the role food...
Stories that inspire – A Community that Cares also Flourishes
John Heffron, center, hosted a Comedy Pop-Up show at The Collins at the...
THANK YOU to Food Gatherers!
The Food Gatherers boxes often contain an assortment of foods similar to those...
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Fun Raising Funds
Supporting the day-to-day operational needs at St. Louis Center
Building a Village
A growing community of amenities for people with I/DD
Daily Programs
Residents enjoy regular engaging and stimulating programs.
A Community Family
A staff with a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of residents
$150,000 Match is met – THANK YOU!
$150,000 matched because of you! In November, a generous donor offered to match all donations up to $100,000 by the end of 2022. Because of support from...
Letter from Fr. Enzo – December 2022 – Christmas Memories from Italy
Christmas Memories from Italy During the Christmas season, we spend a lot of time decorating our homes and choosing the perfect gift for our family members,...
Stories that Inspire – The Neuman Family: Helping Others through Perseverance
The Neuman family holds a special place in the hearts of St. Louis Center staff and residents. Together, Norm and Kathi have been major supporters and...
Santa’s in the house!
Santa came to town, Saturday, December 3, 2022, kicking off the Holiday festivities for the residents of St. Louis Center. For over 10 years, a celebratory...
Stories That Inspire – Fr. Enzo’s Letter of Perseverance
Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another. – Walter Elliot Not everyone has an easy road in life, each of us with obstacles...
SLC Achieves CARF Reaccreditation
CARF accreditation signals a service provider's commitment to continually...
Well Replacement Supporters
Well Replacement Three grants combined to cover the cost of replacing one of...
Generosity gives SLC Maintenance team SNOW Resilience
Maintenance team is now ready for the cold and snow! The St. Louis Center...
Peek-at-Progress
St. Louis Center is happy to have visitors back on campus, and they were...
Residents move into Village Cottage Homes!
The St. Louis Guanella Village While the special blessing ceremonies may have...
Clay Artists Emerge
For the past four months, Eli Zemper of Curiouser Clay has been teaching the residents how to work with clay according to their abilities. Eli says, “This is...
Stories That Inspire – Haylie and her Flourishing Day Program
Every challenge is an invitation to make a positive impact. Haylie Moran is a tenacious individual who sees challenges not as obstacles but as opportunities...
A New Way to Clay
Curiouser Clay is a mobile clay art studio that offers classes that encourage play and experimentation rather than repetition and perfection. Eli Zemper of...
Open Spot Theatre Takes Residents on a Road Trip
Residents put on a performance with Open Spot Theatre at St. Louis Center! A Theatre Program for People of All Abilities Since 2012, Open Spot Theatre has...
A Time to Remember: 9/11 Service
Residents and staff participate in the candlelight service. September 11th is a day for all Americans to take a moment of silence to remember the lives lost...
New Staff at St. Louis Center
Kyle Cater Kyle has recently joined the Development and Communications team as the Development and Communications Administrative Assistant. Originally from...
Fr. Enzo Addari – 2022 Humanitarian of the Year
Each year the Columbus Day Celebration Committee selects Man, Woman and Humanitarian of the Year. The honorees have been named due to their outstanding...
St. Louis Center Family Association Employee Appreciation
The St. Louis Center Staff have a demanding yet rewarding job. Between managing residents' busy schedules and needs, each day is a new adventure. The family...
Gifts for Center Staff
National Day of Service is held each year in September, a day for acts of kindness and service to people in need in the spirit of 9-11. The American Heritage...
Mark Bourdua: Staff Accountant
St. Louis Center welcomes Mark Bourdua to the team! Mark joined St. Louis Center as staff accountant. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a...